The Sussex Cancer Fund supported the research of Dr Cressida Lorimer, a clinical oncology registrar, by funding her project. Dr Lorimer completed her research in November 2018 and we are now helping Cressida co-ordinate an international project through the purchase of a simple data gathering technology – Survey Monkey. Initially, Cressida examined the management […]
The Sussex Cancer Fund provides water bottles for patients with certain pelvic cancers such as gynaecological, rectal and anus cancers. They are given to patients for free who need to drink and have a full bladder for every treatment to help reduce side effects on sensitive areas like the rectum, and to ensure the accuracy […]
You may remember that we reported on a new Metastatic Thyroid Clinic that was started last year and how the Sussex Cancer Fund had provided some blood pressure monitors for patients which allowed the clinic to take place, we would like to now share some of the positive impacts this has made to patients. The […]
The Sussex Cancer Fund is holding an online advice session on self-massage techniques. The Sussex Cancer Fund is continuing to support the Sussex Cancer Centre and other cancer departments in the County but they are also trying to find ways to continue to support Cancer Patients in their homes through the virus crisis. They […]
As a new member of the team at the Sussex Cancer Fund, I have had a few months of introductions and learning. It has been a really humbling experience as I have seen first hand the wonderful work the staff does across many departments. The one thing I have come to understand is that they […]
Thanks to a fundraising golf day held by long time supporters Penny Cattaneo and David Shannon, the Sussex Cancer Fund were delighted to purchase a new Dinamap machine for the Sussex Cancer Centre. The Dinamap machine measures multiple observations like blood pressure, pulse rate and oxygen levels and cost £1300. Many thanks once again to […]
Gabby Bignell is a massage therapist working with haematology and oncology patients in the Royal Sussex County Hospital through the charity Full Circle Fund Therapies and thanks to the generous support of the Sussex Cancer Fund. The Sussex Cancer fund is delighted to be providing Clinical Massage Therapy to Cancer patients at BSUH. The services run by the […]
The Sussex Cancer Fund has just purchased 4 leg exercise machines from funds raised by Dr Richard Simcock. Dr Simcock raised the money by abseiling down the i360 in Brighton a few months ago. Dr Simcock suggested we buy the machines from the £1340 he raised to provide the opportunity for Chemotherapy Patients to do […]
We have just delivered a massage chair to the Level 8 Courtyard Ward at the Royal Sussex County Hospital. The specialist chair together with an aromatherapy oil diffuser has been provided by the Sussex Cancer Fund for the new relaxation room for staff from the Cancer Ward. The room is designed as a retreat for […]
Some time ago we reported on how John Ryce was running one and a half marathons in memory of a lady he had never met. He was raising money for the Sussex Cancer Fund in a sweet gesture for his bride to be Becky, who sadly lost her mum Judith, some years before. Now we […]
